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We remember Robert Victor Goddard, K.
We remember Robert Victor Goddard, K.
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Cyril Ernest Ambrose Goddard
Source:9519909
25th April 1887
1889
sibling
Thomas Nelson Goddard
Source:9534408
29th December 1889
1892
sibling
Irene Eleanor Goddard
Source:9519902
7th April 1892
1894
sibling
John Lister Goddard
Source:9534408
29th October 1894
1897
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9519549
31st March 1901
1901
location
Harrowdene, Wembley, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9519549
31st March 1901
1910
education
Naval Cadet
Royal Naval College, Osborne
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9519577
January 1910
1910
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9519577
January 1910
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9519571
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Osborne, Whippingham, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9519571
2nd April 1911
1914
education
Britannia Naval College
Dartmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9519577
13th September 1914 - 13th May 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:7641665
15th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9519544
July 1916
1916
commission
Regular
Source:9519544
15th November 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:7641665
1st January 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:7641665
1st August 1919
1921
location
The Air Station, Pulham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9520032
1921
1921
education
To study Engineering
Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9521155
5th October 1921
1923
education
Imperial College of Science
London
United Kingdom
Source:9519544
1st October 1923
1924
location
- an Absent Voter - Harrowdene House, Wembley, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9520064
1924
1924
marriage
Mildred Catherine Jane Inglis
Source:9534408
5th July 1924 - 16th February 1979
1925
children
John Inglis Goddard
Source:9519959
27th April 1925
1927
children
David Rodney Goddard
Source:9519974
16th March 1927
1928
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
12th December 1928
1929
children
Jane Helen Goddard
Source:9534408
17th June 1929
1932
location
2, Bungalow, Officers' Married Quarters, Henlow Camp, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9520112
1932
1935
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Wing Commander
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st July 1935
1939
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st January 1939
1940
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9520577
11th July 1940
1940
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st December 1940
1941
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9521225
1st January 1941
1943
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Vice-Marshal
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st June 1943 - 1st December 1943
1943
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:9520562
2nd June 1943
1943
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st December 1943
1945
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9521235
8th June 1945
1946
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Vice-Marshal
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st January 1946
1947
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:9520531
12th June 1947
1948
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Marshal
Royal Air Force
Source:9519544
1st July 1948
1952
location
17 North Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9520132
1952
1953
location
Cayley Lodge, Prince Philip Avenue, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9520164
1953
1979
location
Meadowgate Lodge, Brasted, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9519816
16th February 1979
1987
death
Meadowgate Lodge, Brasted, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9482840
Source:9519845
21st January 1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Victor |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Goddard, K. |
| Source | 9520531 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - an Absent Voter - Harrowdene House, Wembley, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1924 | |
| 17 North Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1952 | ||
| 2, Bungalow, Officers' Married Quarters, Henlow Camp, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1932 | |
| Cayley Lodge, Prince Philip Avenue, Cranfield, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1953 | ||
| Harrowdene, Wembley, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Meadowgate Lodge, Brasted, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th February 1979 | |
| Osborne, Whippingham, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Air Station, Pulham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Acting Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Squadron Leader | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Wing Commander | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Group Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Commodore | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Vice-Marshal | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Commodore | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Vice-Marshal | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Marshal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB, CBE | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Inglis Goddard | son | 27th April 1925 | |
| David Rodney Goddard | son | 16th March 1927 | |
| Jane Helen Goddard | daughter | 17th June 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Lucy Goddard nee Skelton | mother | ||
| Charles Ernest Goddard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ernest Ambrose Goddard | brother | 25th April 1887 | |
| Thomas Nelson Goddard | brother | 29th December 1889 | |
| Irene Eleanor Goddard | sister | 7th April 1892 | |
| John Lister Goddard | brother | 29th October 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Catherine Jane Inglis | wife | 5th July 1924 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-04-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Robert Victor Goddard in uniformPortrait photo of Robert Victor Goddard in uniform taken in approximately 1941 during the Second World War. The caption below reads "Air Commodore R. V. Goddard, C.B.E., is the well-known B.B.C. commentator. Listeners - in all look forward to his heartening and interesting talks on the air-war situation".
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The Goddard Family in 1932Victor’s parents Charles and Eleanor Goddard with their family. Those standing have their spouses sitting in front of them, from left to right: son Victor and daughter in law Mildred; son in law Dy (Harold Dyson) and daughter Inie (Irene); Charles and Eleanor; son Cyril and daughter in law Enid; son Tom and daughter in law Beryl. From left to right the children are: Joy and Michael (Dyson); David, Jane and John (Victor and Mildred's three); Peter and Patience (Tom and Beryl's two).Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Victor Goddard in uniform | Jane31029 | |
| The Goddard Family in 1932 | Jane31029 |
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